Manager, Culture + People
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking an ambitious, career driven Human Resources Manager to join our Culture + People organization primarily providing human resources support to the Columbia and New York regions. As part of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring effective day-to-day Human Resource service delivery in the following areas: HR project management, employee relations, training and development, compensation, performance management, compliance, on-boarding, record keeping, and HRIS system administration.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to employee engagement, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
- Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
- Facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
- Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
- Responsible for onboarding tasks, new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
- Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
- Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
- Responsible for all employment transactions within the Columbia and New York regions including offers, pre-employment, hires, terminations, pay changes, reporting structure changes, promotions, transfers, etc.
- Partner with IT on new hires and terminations related to equipment, system access, etc.
- Ensure payroll is updated with any employee changes that impact payroll.
- Provide ad-hoc reports and data from HRIS system upon request.
- Address all employee inquiries within the region and escalate to appropriate department or person as necessary.
- Respond to all Internal Audit/SOX compliance requests and provide required documentation/evidence as necessary.
- Partner with Regional Presidents and regional leadership teams to implement corporate initiatives. This includes programs such as the scholarship program and DEI, ESG and Social Responsibility initiatives.
- Analyze results of annual employee satisfaction survey results and assist Regional Presidents to communicate results and implement action plans related to results.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Participates in the planning, preparation and end product for organizational leadership reviews.
- Be a steward of HHC's culture by developing positive employee relationships and helping to foster a climate of high performance, teamwork, collaboration, and effective communication.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience and proven track record of success in roles focused on HR generalist work.
- Experience with Workday or ADP is highly desired.
- SHRM-CP a plus.
- Superior skills in using HR software to access and manipulate data.
- A team player who has the ability to multi-task and is self-directed.
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
- Must be deadline focused, organized and exhibit problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to take initiative and work with little supervision.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment; must be able to effectively manage both ambiguity and aggressive timelines for projects.
- Ability to interact and work collaboratively with business units, executives and staff.
- Proficient with financial analytical reporting tools.
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
- Required to travel to the New York region twice a month.
The base pay range for this position is $80,000-$125,000. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history/job-related knowledge, qualifications and skills.